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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 3.5-inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon 4114 10C 2.2GHz 256GB DDR4 H330 8x 3.5" trays iDRAC9 2x 750W PSU

SKU CH-WPZK-GVCFZ

2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon 4114 CPUs at 2.2 GHz, 256 GB DDR4, H330 controller, eight 3.5-inch trays, iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 750 W supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count10-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon 4114 CPUs with 10 cores each at 2.2 GHz base clock
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory installed across 16 slots
  • PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller supports up to 8 drives
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
  • Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies ensure continuous operation

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database hosting and file serving. Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors deliver 20 total cores at 2.2 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo. 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory and a PERC H330 storage controller provide a foundation for business-critical workloads.

Suited for balanced compute and storage density

This server fits teams that need dual-socket performance with eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays in a compact rack footprint. iDRAC9 Enterprise simplifies remote management across distributed sites. Buyers who require more than eight internal drive bays or more than 384 GB maximum memory should evaluate other platforms.

Maximum memory capacity of 384 GB

The system ships with 256 GB across eight 32 GB DDR4 modules and supports up to 384 GB total across 16 slots. This ceiling determines whether the R540 can accommodate planned dataset growth without a platform change.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,574.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 10-Core Processor
Lower than about 85% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R740
Model nameR540
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count10-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.2 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Maximum RAM capacity384 GB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc H330 Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/10/50
Optical drive0
Connectivity
Network controllerIntegrated Dell 2 × 1GbE Dual Port Ethernet Adapter
Ports & slots
Network ports2 x Ports
Expansion card slots0
Management interface0
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

Questions about this item

How many 3.5-inch drive trays does the R540 include?

The chassis ships with eight 3.5-inch trays that accept SATA or SAS hard drives.

What does the 2.2 GHz base clock mean for daily workloads?

Each of the two 10-core Xeon 4114 processors runs at 2.2 GHz base and can boost to 3.0 GHz under load.

What storage speeds does the PERC H330 controller support?

The H330 provides 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity for the eight drive bays.

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